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Government Labour Force: 51.846

In December 2018 the Government labour force increased by 1.107 persons (2,2%) in comparison to the corresponding month of 2017 and reached 51.846 persons. Permanent staff decreased by 780 persons (-2,2%). Casual staff increased by 12,6% and reached 16.867 persons compared to 14.980 persons in December 2017.

Compared to December 2017 there is an increase in all the categories of Government labour force except in the category of Civil Service. The largest increase is observed in the category of Hourly Paid Workers (11,1%) in which the casual staff increased by 121,9% (992 persons).

Compared to November 2018, the staff of the Education category increased by 0,6% (87 persons) while the category of Civil Service decreased by -0,1% (-9 persons), the Security Forces by -0,2% (-24 persons) and the Hourly Paid Workers by -0,6% (-53 persons).

Methodological information

Coverage

Government includes Civil Service, Educational Service, Military Personnel and Hourly Paid Workers. Civil Service includes the staff (either permanent or casual) of the Ministries, Departments and Services. Educational Service includes the permanent and casual educational staff that is occupied in school units and the staff of Cyprus Productivity Center and the Higher Hotel Institute of Cyprus. Military Personnel include Police Service, Fire Service and the National Guard. The members of the House of Representatives are not included.

Collection of data

Data concerning employment in Government is provided from the Treasury and refers to the number of persons that were paid in the current month.

For more information:

Statistical Service (CYSTAT) Website, subtheme Employment

Contact

Charoulla Charalambous: Tel:+357-22602123, Email: ccharalambous@cystat.mof.gov.cy

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